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Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream
Following discharge teaching, a male client with
duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of Rationale: Diets rich in milk and cream stimulate gastric acid secretion and should
dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his be avoided.
ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch
to decaffeinated coffee and tea.
b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent
small meals to reduce discomfort
c. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that
are rich in milk and cream.
d. Reinforce this teaching by asking the client to list a
dairy food that he might select.
Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
A male client with hypertension, who received new
antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to Rationale: Stroke related to cerebral hemorrhage is major risk for uncontrolled
the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure hypertension.
(BP). His BP is 158/106 and he admits that he has not
been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs
make him "feel bad". In explaining the need for
hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an
elevated BP places the client at risk for which
pathophysiological condition?
a. Blindness secondary to cataracts
b. Acute kidney injury due to glomerular damage
c. Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
d. Heart block due to myocardial damage
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Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead of
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel pillows
(UAP) positioning a newly admitted client who has a
seizure disorder. The client is supine and the IJAP is Rationale: The nurse should instruct the I-JAP to pad the side rails with soft
placing soft pillows along the side rails. What action blankest because the use of pillows could result in suffocation and would need to
should the nurse implement? be removed at the onset of the seizure. The nurse can delegate paddling the side
rails to the IJAP
a. Ensure that the UAP has placed the pillows
effectively to protect the client.
b. Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure
to the side rails instead of pillows.
c. Assume responsibility for placing the pillows
while the UAP completes another task. d. Ask the UAP to
use some of the pillows to prop the client in a side lying
position.
Describes life without purpose
An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been
taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which Rationale: Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
assessment finding requires immediate follow-up inhibitor that is known to increase the risk of suicidal thinking in adolescents and
young adults with major depressive disorder. B, C and D are side effects
a. Describes life without purpose
b. Complains of nausea and loss of appetite
c. States is often fatigued and drowsy
d. Exhibits an increase in sweating.
Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history
Rationale: An abdominal mass in a client with a family history for ovarian cancer
of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and
should be evaluated carefully
is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her
Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What
information should the nurse include in the client's
teaching plan
a. Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
b. A pelvic exam is also needed before cancer is ruled out
c. Pap smear evaluation should be continued every six
month
d. One additional negative pap smear in six months is
needed.
Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
A client who recently underwent a tracheostomy is being
prepared for discharge to home. Which instructions is Rationale: Suctioning helps to clear secretions and maintain an open airway,
most important for the nurse to include in the discharge which is critical.
plan?
a. Explain how to use communication tools.
b. Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
c. Encourage self-care and independence.
d. Demonstrate how to clean tracheostomy site.
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Document the assessment data
In assessing an adult client with a partial rebreather
mask, the nurse notes that the oxygen reservoir bag does Rational: reservoir bag should not deflate completely during inspiration and the
not deflate completely during inspiration and the client's client's respiratory rate is within normal limits.
respiratory rate is 14 breaths / minute. What action
should the nurse implement
a. Encourage the client to take deep breaths
b. Remove the mask to deflate the bag
c. Increase the liter flow of oxygen
d. Document the assessment data
Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG)
monitoring system alarms. Which client alarm should Rationale: The priority is the client whose alarm indicating respiratory apnea that
the nurse investigate first? should be assessed first.
a. Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
b. Oxygen saturation rate of 88%
c. Eight premature ventricular beats every minute
d. Disconnected monitor signal for the last 6 minutes.
Check the client for lacerations or fractures
During a home visit, the nurse observed an elderly client
with diabetes slip and fall. What action should the nurse Rationale: After the client falls, the nurse should immediately assess for the
take first? possibility of injuries and provide first aid as needed
a. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juice
b. Call 911 to summon emergency assistance
c. Check the client for lacerations or fractures
d. Asses clients blood sugar level
Inform the anesthesia care provider
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a schedule repeat
cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the nurse Rationale: Surgical preoperative instruction includes NPO after midnight the day
that she drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted of surgery to decrease the risk of aspiration should vomiting occur during
to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the anesthesia. While it is possible the C-section will be done on schedule or
nurse take first? rescheduled for later in the day, the anesthesia provider should be notified first.
a. Ensure preoperative lab results are available
b. Start prescribed IV with lactated Ringer's
c. Inform the anesthesia care provider
d. Contact the client's obstetrician.
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HESI 799 RN Exit Exam, RN EXIT HESI EXAM V5 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
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HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXIT
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125 terms 798 tern
798 terms 805 terms
e: qui:
) nursingrnstudent Preview Katherine McDonald... Preview
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Terms in this set (798)
Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream
Following discharge teaching, a male client with
duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of Rationale: Diets rich in milk and cream stimulate gastric acid secretion and should
dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his be avoided.
ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch
to decaffeinated coffee and tea.
b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent
small meals to reduce discomfort
c. Review with the client the need to avoid foods that
are rich in milk and cream.
d. Reinforce this teaching by asking the client to list a
dairy food that he might select.
Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
A male client with hypertension, who received new
antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to Rationale: Stroke related to cerebral hemorrhage is major risk for uncontrolled
the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure hypertension.
(BP). His BP is 158/106 and he admits that he has not
been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs
make him "feel bad". In explaining the need for
hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an
elevated BP places the client at risk for which
pathophysiological condition?
a. Blindness secondary to cataracts
b. Acute kidney injury due to glomerular damage
c. Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
d. Heart block due to myocardial damage
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,1/27/26, 11:07 PM HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Flashcards I Quizlet
Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead of
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel pillows
(UAP) positioning a newly admitted client who has a
seizure disorder. The client is supine and the IJAP is Rationale: The nurse should instruct the I-JAP to pad the side rails with soft
placing soft pillows along the side rails. What action blankest because the use of pillows could result in suffocation and would need to
should the nurse implement? be removed at the onset of the seizure. The nurse can delegate paddling the side
rails to the IJAP
a. Ensure that the UAP has placed the pillows
effectively to protect the client.
b. Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure
to the side rails instead of pillows.
c. Assume responsibility for placing the pillows
while the UAP completes another task. d. Ask the UAP to
use some of the pillows to prop the client in a side lying
position.
Describes life without purpose
An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been
taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which Rationale: Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
assessment finding requires immediate follow-up inhibitor that is known to increase the risk of suicidal thinking in adolescents and
young adults with major depressive disorder. B, C and D are side effects
a. Describes life without purpose
b. Complains of nausea and loss of appetite
c. States is often fatigued and drowsy
d. Exhibits an increase in sweating.
Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history
Rationale: An abdominal mass in a client with a family history for ovarian cancer
of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass and
should be evaluated carefully
is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her
Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What
information should the nurse include in the client's
teaching plan
a. Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
b. A pelvic exam is also needed before cancer is ruled out
c. Pap smear evaluation should be continued every six
month
d. One additional negative pap smear in six months is
needed.
Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
A client who recently underwent a tracheostomy is being
prepared for discharge to home. Which instructions is Rationale: Suctioning helps to clear secretions and maintain an open airway,
most important for the nurse to include in the discharge which is critical.
plan?
a. Explain how to use communication tools.
b. Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
c. Encourage self-care and independence.
d. Demonstrate how to clean tracheostomy site.
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Document the assessment data
In assessing an adult client with a partial rebreather
mask, the nurse notes that the oxygen reservoir bag does Rational: reservoir bag should not deflate completely during inspiration and the
not deflate completely during inspiration and the client's client's respiratory rate is within normal limits.
respiratory rate is 14 breaths / minute. What action
should the nurse implement
a. Encourage the client to take deep breaths
b. Remove the mask to deflate the bag
c. Increase the liter flow of oxygen
d. Document the assessment data
Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG)
monitoring system alarms. Which client alarm should Rationale: The priority is the client whose alarm indicating respiratory apnea that
the nurse investigate first? should be assessed first.
a. Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
b. Oxygen saturation rate of 88%
c. Eight premature ventricular beats every minute
d. Disconnected monitor signal for the last 6 minutes.
Check the client for lacerations or fractures
During a home visit, the nurse observed an elderly client
with diabetes slip and fall. What action should the nurse Rationale: After the client falls, the nurse should immediately assess for the
take first? possibility of injuries and provide first aid as needed
a. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juice
b. Call 911 to summon emergency assistance
c. Check the client for lacerations or fractures
d. Asses clients blood sugar level
Inform the anesthesia care provider
At 0600 while admitting a woman for a schedule repeat
cesarean section (C-Section), the client tells the nurse Rationale: Surgical preoperative instruction includes NPO after midnight the day
that she drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted of surgery to decrease the risk of aspiration should vomiting occur during
to avoid getting a headache. Which action should the anesthesia. While it is possible the C-section will be done on schedule or
nurse take first? rescheduled for later in the day, the anesthesia provider should be notified first.
a. Ensure preoperative lab results are available
b. Start prescribed IV with lactated Ringer's
c. Inform the anesthesia care provider
d. Contact the client's obstetrician.
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